Geek Wisdom

Win a FREE signed copy of GEEK WISDOM!

Posted inGeek Stuff, Works by Eric, Writing
Here's a super easy way to win a signed copy of Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture (Quirk Books 2011), a book the Florida Times Union said had a premise that was "nothing short of brilliant." This book has been a huge hit among fans of all things science-fiction, comic book, fantasy, and just plain cool. So obviously you want to win one. And it's easy. Do nothing more than surf over to Your Awesome Editor on Facebook and click "like" in the upper right to like the page. That's it. It's that easy. If you are not…
Some Time With The Family: A comic journey into horror

Some Time With The Family: A comic journey into horror

Posted inComics & Graphic Novels, Works by Eric, Writing
One of the great joys of working on Pitched! and Pitched! Vol. 2 (you can purchase them here and here, respectively) was having the opportunity to work with a wide range of people while delving into genres I don't usually write. One of the highlights -- and there were many -- came when working on a horror story called "Some Time With the Family." I don't usually write horror, but I wanted to try my hand at it and had some folks in mind to help me bring a twisted little tale to life.  Artist Logan Reilly brought the story…
“Stuff Every Husband Should Know” Giveaway

“Stuff Every Husband Should Know” Giveaway

Posted inWorks by Eric, Writing
Interested in a free copy of Stuff Every Husband Should Know, the book I wrote last year for Quirk Books? If so, surf on over to this website and take a gander. One copy is up for grabs at no cost other than an email. Hurry up before someone else snags it! And hey, why wouldn't you want the book Guerrilla Geek called "a book not just for married men, or even committed men, but for all you single men out there who are wondering just what the hell you need to do to get a girl to stay with…
Last thoughts on Bradbury’s passing

Last thoughts on Bradbury’s passing

Posted inBooks & Authors, Random Musings, Writing
I have already posted about Ray Bradbury's passing, but he had such a big impact on me as a reader and writer that I feel like I want to revisit his career's influence one more time. He was just that important to what I aspired -- and still aspire -- to be. As my friend and collaborator Zaki Hasan said in his post on the subject, "the impact he had on my life, as a reader, a filmgoer, and a writer is hard to encapsulate."   I discovered Bradbury pretty early, and he stuck with me all my life. I'd read…

Hey writers, watch out for SCAMS

Posted inUncategorized, Writing
Fellow freelancers, keep your eyes peeled for seemingly legitimate offers by articlebat.org, an outfit which is NOT affiliated with articlebat.com. The way it works is simple: Likely drawn from your resume being posted to various job sites (though you may also get them at random), you get an email offering steady writing work. It may look something like this: Job- copywriting Salary - $600 a week Duties - if you have knowledge and ambitions for writing articles on different topics you are just what the doctor ordered and you are welcome to our writers team. -Previous experience would be great but not a must. -If you…